The Attention Deficit Workplace by Mitch Thrower - Book Reviews
Reviews from Amazon.com
Fast and focused!,
Reviewer: Angus Wilson - [5 of 5 Stars]
I had the pleasure of seeing Mitch lecture at the
Fast-Paced Book for Fast-Paced World,
Reviewer: Wesley Hein - [Rating: 5 of 5 Stars]
I'd love to have the time to read more business books. Heck read more books in general. Mitch's book is great because it packs a tremendous amount of useful information into an easy, enjoyable and quick read. The lessons that I apply to my daily work life are too numerous to list hear but suffice to say a worthy read.
Spread the word about ADD!,
Reviewer: Rep Roy Baldwin (
"This book offers honest yet humorous stories that are all too familiar in my workplace. I even assigned my staff to read it, and it has helped us all a great deal, from managing the constant stress of mega-multi-tasking to dealing with the constant onslaught of emails. I highly recommend this book to you and your staff!"
Written by State Rep. Roy Baldwin
Reviewer: Mark Willoughby (
Not only have I had the privilege of reading Mitch's book, but also that of seeing him speak on multiple occasions. His bold, progressive approach to life is refreshing, and he understands how to project his motivation and focus onto the reader. This book provides insight into simplifying & improving many facets of personal and professional life. It is a very easy read, and Mitch has a sense of humor that relates his concepts to all types of people.
Reviewer: Travis Smith – [Rating: 5 of 5 Stars]
Mitch is truly an amazing business and athletic superstar. I enjoyed every aspect of his book and recommend it to anyone that plans on doing well in this game they call life. I might even read this book again after reading it cover to cover in 2 days. Thanks Mitch, hope to see in a lecture format in the future.
Reviewer: Chris Carlesimo – [Rating: 5 of 5 Stars]
I first learned of Mitch when he came and spoke to our class. He was an amazing speaker and motivator. His book was just as great as he was in person. It is extremely relevant for today's business world and helps you grasp certain concepts you will encounter in your workplace. I would definately recommend reading it.
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It was definitely a good read. I really makes you think about the work atmosphere and how things operate. If you want to be successful in the business world I would definitely recommend this book.
Reviewer: Derek Lancaster (
The thing I loved most about The Attention Deficit Workplace is its applicability to real-life situations. If your a student or a business person, you will use and benefit from the many lessons and principles from this book.
Reviewer: Brenden Nakata – [Rating: 5 of 5 Stars]
This book is definitely a must read to help one excel in our ever changing society. The book describes ways to deal with time management, which will help one to excel, whereas others might flounder and not be as productive.
Reviewer: Moulika Heng (
This book is written in a way that entertains and instructs without putting you to sleep. It includes funny but true situations that most people can relate to. It's definitely not your conventional, monotonous business guide...it's one that brings up issues in the workplace that are mostly overlooked.
Reviewer: Erin Shaw "
This book is a wonderful tool for success. Mitch walks the reader through a huge variety of different work place problems or errors and helps you to understand how to solve them in order to be more efficient and successful in the workplace. The thing I loved about this book was the way it was written. Each problem/issue is its own chapter and each chapter is only about a page long. This makes it easy to read, and it keeps your attention. It also makes it easy to put down and come back to. I would recommend this book to anyone- even if they are already a successful business person.
Reviewer: Jeffrey B. Viers "My Loan Coach" (
Mitch Thrower has put together nuggets of truth and insight to help you bring wisdom to all areas of your business & personal life. This book presents and discusses issues, gives a short story to clarify and define then offers a lesson to learn.
If you are caught up in business you need to read this for clear and concise strategies from a champion.
Reviewer: Andreas Thogersen – [Rating: 5 of 5 Stars]
The book is an excellent guide in how to manage your time.
It is well written, easy read, and contains funny stories we all can relate to.
Reviewer: Thomas C. Cathey - [Rating: 4 of 5 Stars]
One of the things that really communicate Thrower's understanding about how attention deficient we really are is the format he chose to write his book in. Studies show that people are more likely to read an article if it is formatted into narrow columns and small paragraphs. The same can be said for books that are broken in to very small chapters. It makes sense to say that we are more inclined to open a book up and read it if we can finish a section in five minute increments. We love the closure of finishing a chapter and that is what this format allows.
Reviewer: Christian DeBlis (
I found this book to be very worth-while. The author's style was concise but also entertaining.
It's the kind of book that you can read in a weekend, but would be useful to refer back to. I've already lent it to my brother and my girlfriend, and they both enjoyed it. I've met Mitch a few times, and his enthusiasm for life and success are unparalleled.
Reviewer: Dan "Dan" (
This is a very interesting, well thought out book. There are many short stories that keep your interest and the advice given in each story is very useful. You can read it one story at a time and don't have to feel compelled to read it all right away. A good buy.
Reviewer: Scott W. Kunkel "Scott Kunkel, Ph.D." (
The Attention Deficit Workplace by Mitch Thrower is not just a gem -- it is a collection of gems. Written as a series of one or two page vignettes with a moral for each, this book is equally worthwhile read straight through in a few hours or read one or two vignettes per day over months. It can be a truly life-changing book of the calabre of Steven Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. A must read for those just starting in the business world to those in mid-career fighting to get everything into a 24 hour day.
Reviewer: Kai Baumgartner "kaihawaii" (
A book with on-point statements and parables that every business man in fast-paced business environment knows well or should have read and consider.
Reviewer: Michael J. Reilly "Ironman Voice" (
The Attention Deficit Workplace nails it. It is a short, concise but powerful insight to common pitfalls in today's corporate work environment. It's a must read for any new young employee embarking on their career path in this environment. It will help you avoid common mistakes that lead to unproductive behavior. Mitch Thrower writes this book as if he is talking to you face to face and gives you quick solutions to practice daily. It's constantly on my desk to use as a workbook.
Reviewer: John H. Sexton "John Sexton" (
I've been a fan of Mitch's "Starting Lines" column in Triathlete Magazine for years. He has a way of capturing the essence of what it means to be in motion and to be alive that resonates with me every month. As I was taken to a Board Meeting this week, I watched our driver as she handled her cell phone, changed lanes in her SUV, and talked to me about another subject all at the same time. We joked about this life we lead. Not all of us (me included at this point in my life) are going to climb to the top of some Entrepreneurial Corporate ladder. But, most of us are juggling an incredible amount of data, relationships, tasks, and pressure. And, have forgotten how to say no or just slow down and be in the present. Mitch offers tip after tip about how to deal with all this in an interesting and readable way. If the title doesn't resonate with you, you're lucky and may not learn anything from this book. Otherwise, it's a great read.
Reviewer: Cherie Gruenfeld – [Rating: 5 of 5 Stars]
This book is packed full of gems of wisdom, each supported by wonderful life stories. Every page is fun reading.
Reviewer: Andrew J. Baldwin – [Rating: 5 of 5 Stars]
Mitch Thrower does more in one day than most people do in a month. But what is most important is that he does it with a smile on his face, and influences so many people positively along the way. This man is the master of leading a balanced life in the midst of a high stress, fast-paced business environment. The world has changed tremendously over the past ten years with the advent of the "wireless age." Conventional wisdom no longer applies. We need a new chapter on how to survive in this globally connected world. Mitch Thrower has provided us with this in his book, The Attention Deficit Workplace, Mitch shares with us through some real life examples, how he has been able to achieve all of his successes. Definitely a must read!
Reviewer: J. P Panas "Health Guy" – [Rating: 5 of 5 Stars]
The book is a lot of fun to read. The author explains interesting concepts very well with personal examples and solid lessons. Because of his clever and clear writing style, anyone should be able to understand and implement his valuable advice.
I decided to give his many of his lessons a try and they actually work!
I really enjoyed this book.
Reviewer: C. Riggs – [Rating: 5 of 5 Stars]
Mitch Thrower has put together an excellent collection of time-saving and attention refocusing examples and lessons. As I read this book, I could easily see the logic and value in his lessons and examples.
I have found that I can read one chapter and then focus my attention on its subject for several days, working to hone and improve my efforts in that area alone. This book can really help you to get better control of your valuable time- and due to that, it will stay on the top of my desk as a reference tool.
Overall, there is much to learn in this book and I highly recommend it.
Reviews from Yahoo! Shopping
Attention-Deficit Workplace: RECOMMEND
Reviewer: grats_sd – [Rating: 5 of 5 Stars]
Pros: Easy to read and understand. Author makes his point and ideas clear
Cons: You will wonder in what other life topics Mitch Thrower can give you advoce
If you feel that the steps you are taking to pursue your business career are failing, consider reading this book. This book covers topics that all of us today can relate to at all levels of employment. He keeps his content simple and to the point. Truly recommend to any person interested in improving their life style.
Reviews from Target.com
Intriguing and very useful,
Reviewer: Derek Lancaster (
The thing I loved most about The Attention Deficit Workplace is its applicability to real-life situations. If your a student or a business person, you will use and benefit from the many lessons and principles from this book.
Reviews from Barnes & Noble
Jeff Viers, My Loan Coach,
Managing Your Distractions
Mitch Thrower has presented here clear concise examples of your business environment, tells you a story to make you understand the context and provides his solution or lesson learned. Champions are always honing their edge, Mitch is sharp!
I REALLY liked this book!
This book not only has great stories and tips, and it really made me laugh! You can relate to each situation in the book vicariously, and at the same time is such a valuable read. I actually read it twice!
Insightful and Inspiring
Not only did I enjoy this quick, humorous read, I have applied some of the strategies from the book in my “personal attention deficit workplace” and seen surprising results. It transforms the daily grind against the clock into a powerfully motivating reminder that you can manage your schedule to maximize productivity and profits. This book is a small investment for a life changing return.
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